7 tips to improve your FOREHAND LOOP (with Ferenc Horvath)
TLDRThe video script provides a detailed guide on executing a forehand opening up loop in table tennis, emphasizing the importance of starting with the racket under the ball to counter backspin. It advises against using shoulder muscles, instead promoting a swift swing from the underarm and wrist. The script also highlights the need to maintain a consistent racket angle, follow through with the shoulder for accuracy, and avoid crossing the racket over the face to prevent side spin. It stresses the importance of body positioning, hugging the table, and maximizing wrist and elbow action for speed and spin. The key to power is described as a combination of body weight transfer, hip rotation, and maintaining fast, dynamic movements without relying on raw power.
Takeaways
- 🏓 The racket should start under the ball to counteract backspin.
- 🔄 Avoid an automatic backswing; it creates too much distance and a flat angle, hindering an upward brush.
- 🧍♂️ Maintain a low, leaned upper body position with a bent right knee to lower the racket correctly.
- 🤚 Start the forehand loop swing from the underarm and wrist for the fastest acceleration.
- ⛔️ Do not swing your arm up using shoulder muscles; instead, focus on wrist and elbow movement.
- 📐 Keep a consistent racket angle throughout the swing to avoid altering the ball's trajectory.
- 🔄 For heavy backspin with a low arc, open up the racket more to brush the side of the ball.
- 🚀 Follow through with the shoulder to control the direction and landing of the ball.
- 🙅♂️ Avoid crossing the racket over the left shoulder to prevent creating unwanted side spin.
- 🤔 Keep the racket away from the body to allow for a relaxed and supported shoulder action.
- 🏓 Execute the forehand loop at the ball's highest point, which is often close to the table.
- 🚶 Maximize the wrist and elbow action for speed and spin, avoiding any slowdown.
- 🦿 Power in the topspin comes from body weight transfer and hip rotation, not just arm strength.
- 💪 For a more aggressive topspin, maintain technique and angles, focusing on speed and dynamic hip and knee movement.
Q & A
Why is it important to position the racket under the ball when countering backspin in table tennis?
-Positioning the racket under the ball is crucial to counter the backspin effect. It allows for a more effective upward brush on the ball, which is necessary to generate topspin and control the trajectory of the ball.
What is a common mistake players make when executing a forehand opening up loop against heavy backspin?
-A common mistake is performing an automatic backswing, which creates too much distance between the racket and the ball, resulting in a flat incoming angle that is not suitable for executing an upward brush on the ball.
How should the body position be when preparing to execute a forehand opening up loop?
-The body position should be low with a lean, keeping the upper body down. The right knee should be bent as much as possible to lower the racket's position to just below the ball, not way below the table.
Why is it recommended to start the swing from the underarm and wrist rather than using shoulder muscles?
-Starting the swing from the underarm and wrist allows for faster acceleration compared to using shoulder muscles. This helps avoid the mistake of swinging the arm up with shoulder muscles, which can be slower and less effective.
What should be avoided when swinging up the wrist and elbow during a forehand loop?
-It should be avoided to slap the elbow up and to rotate the racket angle. These actions can lead to different contact points on the ball and alter the trajectory of the loop.
How does the racket angle affect the trajectory of the ball during a forehand loop?
-Rotating the racket angle during a forehand loop can result in different contact points on the ball, which in turn can alter the trajectory of the ball, affecting the spin and direction of the shot.
Why is it important to follow through with the shoulder when executing a forehand loop?
-Following through with the shoulder helps to better control where the ball should go and where it should land, improving accuracy and precision in the shot.
What should be the final position of the racket after completing a forehand loop?
-The final position of the racket should be up at the forehead level, and it should not cross over to the left shoulder to avoid creating unwanted side spin.
Why should the racket not be kept too close to the body during a forehand loop?
-Keeping the racket too close to the body can hinder the shoulder's ability to support the loops, resulting in a less effective and relaxed shoulder action.
Where should the ball's highest point be when executing a forehand opening up loop against heavy backspin?
-The ball's highest point should be just in front of the player, near the end of the table, as this is where the ball's arc is highest and closest to the table.
How can a player maximize the power of their forehand loop without changing the angles or shoulder power?
-A player can maximize the power of their forehand loop by ensuring a released elbow and wrist, maintaining a relaxed shoulder, and maximizing hip and knee rotation for a faster and more dynamic transfer of body weight towards the opponent.
Outlines
🏓 Forehand Loop Technique and Racket Positioning
The first paragraph focuses on the correct positioning and technique for executing a forehand opening up loop in table tennis against a ball with heavy backspin. It emphasizes the importance of starting with the racket under the ball to counteract the backspin and avoiding a flat incoming angle. The player should maintain a low, leaning upper body position and bend the right knee to lower the racket. Swinging should initiate from the underarm and wrist for faster acceleration, avoiding the common mistake of using shoulder muscles. The paragraph also advises on maintaining a consistent racket angle throughout the swing to ensure a consistent contact point and trajectory. The swing should follow through with the shoulder, aiming to brush the side of the ball, especially when the arc is low.
🎯 Ball Control and Body Mechanics in Forehand Loop
The second paragraph delves into the finer points of controlling the ball's trajectory and optimizing body mechanics during the forehand loop. It advises on not crossing the racket over the left shoulder to avoid generating unwanted side spin. The player should ensure that the racket is not kept too close to the body, which can hinder shoulder support and the ability to execute loops effectively. The paragraph stresses the importance of looping action being far from the body to achieve a relaxed shoulder action. It also discusses the optimal timing of the swing, which is at the highest point of the ball's arc, often close to the table. The player should stay close to the table and position the body to maximize the wrist and elbow action without slowing down, which could result in loss of speed and spin. The power in the shot comes from the transfer of body weight and hip rotation, rather than raw power or slapping the shoulder up.
🚀 Enhancing Power and Dynamics in Aggressive Topspin
The third paragraph discusses how to add more power and dynamics to the topspin shot without altering the basic technique. It suggests that the key to a more aggressive topspin is to maintain the speed and to be more dynamic with the hips and knees. The power should come from a relaxed shoulder, a released elbow and wrist, and maximizing the hip rotation. The paragraph also emphasizes that changing the angles or shoulder power is not the solution; instead, the focus should be on enhancing the technique and the body's kinetic chain to generate more force. The average power topspin is characterized by an upward force application, and to increase power, the player must maintain speed and execute faster, more dynamic movements.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Racket's Position
💡Backswing
💡Forehand Opening Up Loop
💡Acceleration
💡Backspin
💡Racket Angle
💡Follow Through
💡Topspin
💡Weight Transfer
💡Hip Rotation
💡Technique
Highlights
The racket's position should be under the ball to counter backspin effect.
Avoid an automatic backswing to prevent a flat incoming angle.
Maintain a low lean and upper body position with the right knee bent.
Start the forehand opening up loop from underarm and wrist for faster acceleration.
Avoid swinging the arm up using shoulder muscles.
Keep the racket angle consistent to avoid altering the ball's trajectory.
Follow through with the shoulder to control the ball's landing.
Do not cross the racket to the left shoulder to prevent side spin.
Keep the racket away from the body for better shoulder support.
Execute the forehand loop on the ball's highest point.
Stay close to the table to maximize the forehand loop's effectiveness.
Maximize the forehand wrist and elbow action for speed and spin.
Transfer body weight from the right leg to add power.
Use hip rotation and knee movement for dynamic power, not raw strength.
Maintain technique for aggressive topspin without changing angles or shoulder power.
Maximize rotation for increased power and speed in topspin.
Transcripts
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